News & media
Making a difference, heading into the new school year
The generosity shown to us by the Tasmanian community last Christmas is flowing through to families facing their next challenge: preparing their children for the new school year. Read more
Financial counselling addresses gambling harm
Anglicare’s team of professional financial counsellors provides free and confidential support to Tasmanians in financial hardship as a result of gambling. The hardship may result from a person’s own gambling, or that of someone close to them. Read more
Helping people to stay in their homes
Professionals working in the community services sector and the real estate industry came together during Homelessness Week to explore practical solutions to housing instability across Tasmania’s North and North West. Read more
A step in the right direction
Regulations introduced by the Australian Government in June provide a new legal framework for Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) products. The intention is to reduce the risk of people being left worse off by using BNPL, but how effective will it be? Read more
Keep your cool with a no-interest loan
Did you know that Anglicare can assist you to apply for a no-interest loan? A loan from NILS Tasmania enabled one of our clients to upgrade his heat pump/air conditioner and he is enjoying a comfortable, cool home this summer. Read more
Tailored support – and a super-power
Reaching out to the National Debt Helpline can be life-changing for Tasmanians feeling overwhelmed by their financial situation. Program Manager Financial Resilience and Wellbeing Lynne Watson (pictured above) explains what to expect from Anglicare's free and confidential financial counselling service. Read more
Increase in the number of people seeking help from the National Debt Helpline: Financial Counselling Australia
There’s been a significant increase in the number of people reaching out to the National Debt Helpline (NDH) over the past year, including in Tasmania, where the NDH is operated by Anglicare Tasmania. Read more
